Crowd Sentiment Data is Especially Powerful in Cryptocurrency Trading
- Maksim Balashevich, founder and CEO of Santiment, talks about the current dynamics of ICOs, Bitcoin and Ethereum.

The latest guest on our Blockchain Blockchain Blockchain comprises a digital network of blocks with a comprehensive ledger of transactions made in a cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin or other altcoins.One of the signature features of blockchain is that it is maintained across more than one computer. The ledger can be public or private (permissioned.) In this sense, blockchain is immune to the manipulation of data making it not only open but verifiable. Because a blockchain is stored across a network of computers, it is very difficult to tampe Blockchain comprises a digital network of blocks with a comprehensive ledger of transactions made in a cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin or other altcoins.One of the signature features of blockchain is that it is maintained across more than one computer. The ledger can be public or private (permissioned.) In this sense, blockchain is immune to the manipulation of data making it not only open but verifiable. Because a blockchain is stored across a network of computers, it is very difficult to tampe Read this Term Podcast is Maksim Balashevich, the founder and CEO of Santiment, which is building a big data platform tracking insights on Cryptocurrencies Cryptocurrencies By using cryptography, virtual currencies, known as cryptocurrencies, are nearly counterfeit-proof digital currencies that are built on blockchain technology. Comprised of decentralized networks, blockchain technology is not overseen by a central authority.Therefore, cryptocurrencies function in a decentralized nature which theoretically makes them immune to government interference. The term, cryptocurrency derives from the origin of the encryption techniques that are employed to secure the netw By using cryptography, virtual currencies, known as cryptocurrencies, are nearly counterfeit-proof digital currencies that are built on blockchain technology. Comprised of decentralized networks, blockchain technology is not overseen by a central authority.Therefore, cryptocurrencies function in a decentralized nature which theoretically makes them immune to government interference. The term, cryptocurrency derives from the origin of the encryption techniques that are employed to secure the netw Read this Term.
His venture is considered an example for clearer disclosures from Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) with its 'Project Transparency' which tracks expenditures (powered by SanBase.) We discussed how to vet projects to invest in, the current cryptocurrency market dynamic and much more.
Listen to the interview on SoundCloud or watch it on YouTube:
Santiment was one of the most successful early ICOs in 2017, and was the first project by cofound.it. Raising $10 million in under 45 seconds in its crowdsale and hitting its hardcap with over $12 million, Santiment currently has a total network valuation of between $20 million to $30 million.
Maksim is a regular media commentator and has been featured in Forbes and other financial publications. A distinguished sentiment analysis and crowd psychology expert, he has been successfully applying Elliott Waves Theory to crypto markets. He has more than 15 years of experience in building and leading international teams, and more than 10 years of experience in financial markets analysis.
Maksim also draws upon his unique background as a yoga instructor, vegetarian and meditation leader. He applies a yogic way of life to foster a human-focused, balanced approach to building teams, communities and decentralised platforms. His values and ethics inspire the Santiment community to higher levels of trust and transparency so as to use technology to build a better society for all people.
The latest guest on our Blockchain Blockchain Blockchain comprises a digital network of blocks with a comprehensive ledger of transactions made in a cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin or other altcoins.One of the signature features of blockchain is that it is maintained across more than one computer. The ledger can be public or private (permissioned.) In this sense, blockchain is immune to the manipulation of data making it not only open but verifiable. Because a blockchain is stored across a network of computers, it is very difficult to tampe Blockchain comprises a digital network of blocks with a comprehensive ledger of transactions made in a cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin or other altcoins.One of the signature features of blockchain is that it is maintained across more than one computer. The ledger can be public or private (permissioned.) In this sense, blockchain is immune to the manipulation of data making it not only open but verifiable. Because a blockchain is stored across a network of computers, it is very difficult to tampe Read this Term Podcast is Maksim Balashevich, the founder and CEO of Santiment, which is building a big data platform tracking insights on Cryptocurrencies Cryptocurrencies By using cryptography, virtual currencies, known as cryptocurrencies, are nearly counterfeit-proof digital currencies that are built on blockchain technology. Comprised of decentralized networks, blockchain technology is not overseen by a central authority.Therefore, cryptocurrencies function in a decentralized nature which theoretically makes them immune to government interference. The term, cryptocurrency derives from the origin of the encryption techniques that are employed to secure the netw By using cryptography, virtual currencies, known as cryptocurrencies, are nearly counterfeit-proof digital currencies that are built on blockchain technology. Comprised of decentralized networks, blockchain technology is not overseen by a central authority.Therefore, cryptocurrencies function in a decentralized nature which theoretically makes them immune to government interference. The term, cryptocurrency derives from the origin of the encryption techniques that are employed to secure the netw Read this Term.
His venture is considered an example for clearer disclosures from Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) with its 'Project Transparency' which tracks expenditures (powered by SanBase.) We discussed how to vet projects to invest in, the current cryptocurrency market dynamic and much more.
Listen to the interview on SoundCloud or watch it on YouTube:
Santiment was one of the most successful early ICOs in 2017, and was the first project by cofound.it. Raising $10 million in under 45 seconds in its crowdsale and hitting its hardcap with over $12 million, Santiment currently has a total network valuation of between $20 million to $30 million.
Maksim is a regular media commentator and has been featured in Forbes and other financial publications. A distinguished sentiment analysis and crowd psychology expert, he has been successfully applying Elliott Waves Theory to crypto markets. He has more than 15 years of experience in building and leading international teams, and more than 10 years of experience in financial markets analysis.
Maksim also draws upon his unique background as a yoga instructor, vegetarian and meditation leader. He applies a yogic way of life to foster a human-focused, balanced approach to building teams, communities and decentralised platforms. His values and ethics inspire the Santiment community to higher levels of trust and transparency so as to use technology to build a better society for all people.